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Oil jumps above US$105 after Riyadh blasts, futures slip and yields near 24-year highs. TSX, Wall Street and global markets for Oct 8.

  Canadian Money Brief | Thursday, October 8, 2026 | Morning edition Oil is jumping, futures are sliding and bond yields are sitting near 24-year highs. Explosions in Riyadh, including a blast at the city's airport, sent crude sharply higher early Thursday and pushed U.S. stock futures lower. That follows a rough Wednesday for Toronto, where banks and miners dragged the TSX down. Here is where every major market stands before the open. Key takeaways Brent crude jumped about 5% to above US$105 a barrel; WTI rose about 5% to roughly US$92.75. S&P 500 futures are down about 0.6% and Dow futures about 1% after Wall Street's four-day winning streak ended Wednesday. The TSX fell about 1.7% Wednesday to near 35,040, led lower by the big banks and gold miners. The U.S. 10-year yield touched 5.36% on Wednesday, its highest since April 2002, and is hovering near 5.3% again. Markets are pricing in at least one Bank of Canada rate hike by year-end. Canada: TSX stumbles as banks and m...
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What You Need to Know for Your 2023 Tax Return

 

Tax season is upon us once again, and it’s time to get organized for filing your 2023 tax return. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a first-time filer, here’s a checklist to help you navigate the process with confidence:

Gather Your Personal Information

Before diving into the paperwork, make sure you have the following details handy:

  1. Social Insurance Numbers (SIN): Collect SINs for yourself, your spouse, and any dependents.
  2. Dates of Birth: Note down the birthdates of family members.
  3. Net Income Amounts: Gather net income figures for your spouse and dependents, especially if you’re claiming credits like the Canada Caregiver Amount.
  4. Installment Payments: Keep track of any payments made to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) throughout the year.
  5. Notice of Assessments: Retrieve last year’s assessments from the CRA.
  6. NETFILE Access Code: If you’re e-filing, you’ll need this code.

Income Slips

Depending on your sources of income, you’ll need to complete the relevant forms:

  • Employment Income (T4): If you’re employed, gather your T4 statement.
  • Self-Employment Income (T2125): For freelancers and business owners, complete the T2125 form.
  • Investment Income (T5 and T3): Collect statements related to investments.
  • Retirement Income (T4A, T4A (P), T4A (OAS), T4RSP, T4RIF): If you’re retired, these forms are essential.
  • Social Benefits (T4E, T5007): Don’t forget benefits received during the year.

CRA My Account

If you haven’t already, sign up for CRA My Account. It streamlines the process and ensures accuracy.

Remember, the deadline for most Canadians to file their 2023 tax return is April 30, 2023. If you’re mailing your return, make sure it’s postmarked on or before May 1, 2023.


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